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Meanings
1
different thing; another thing; exception
Used to emphasize that something is fundamentally different from what was mentioned or expected, not just a variation. Often implies a qualitative gap.
His way of thinking is completely different from mine.
This dish is on a whole different level of deliciousness compared to yesterday's.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉とは別物だto be a completely different thing from X
This drama is a completely different thing from the original.
- 〈物〉と〈物〉は別物だX and Y are two different things
Talent and effort are two different things.
- 〈事〉を別物として考えるto think of something as a separate matter
You should think of work and romance as separate matters.